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Monday, September 28, 2009

Due to a serious creativity slump, my tiny little blog has been feeling very neglected. I'm sure there aren't many people who check my blog on a regular basis anyway, but I still hate posting just anything - it has to be perfect ... at least in my goofy mind! So today I finally took some time to create something I felt was actually "blog-worthy".

I saw a card similar to this in one of the many craft magazines I read, loved the concept and layout and thought it would be fun to see if I could CASE it using SU's new My Digital Studio software. I'm amazed at how quick and easy projects are to complete, as well as the ability to perfect them without all that paper waste and frustration I put myself through. I think I have fallen completely in love with this program (surprise, surprise)!!!

Sunday, September 6, 2009

As promised, I've finally found some time to post more details on the Autumn Meadows card set I created for the Stampin' Addicts recent blog tour. Admittedly, thinking fast is NOT something I am proficient at ... but it is something I'm working on. I've found (for me anyway) that using SU's designer papers is a great way to make quick, easy and great looking cards.

I was having a hard time deciding what I wanted to do with the random leaf print in the series, which had a lot of white space - decided to use it on the inside of the card with just the border peeking out the bottom. PERFECT! Card Recipe Stamps: Grateful Greetings Ink: Chocolate ChipPaper: Autumn Meadows DSP, Really Rust Accessories: 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, scallop border punch

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The large bold prints work very well as the main focal point of a card, then simplify with plain coordinating colors and a single stamped image/sentiment. This card really didn't need any embellishments, sometimes less really IS more.

I know my tastes are different from others, but this has become my favorite card of the bunch ... again, quick and easy! I cut 4 rectangles of the same size in two different patterns, then just layered them onto a card base alternating the patterns. Topped with a single stamped image, a sentiment, piece of ribbon and a brad. I twisted the ribbon before affixing the brad, going for a "different" look.

Last but not least is the cute little purse box that all these cards get put into if needing something for a gift-giving occasion. The leaf was stamped with shimmer paint, embossed with clear EP and cut out - then sponged with various colors to give it some depth. It doesn't show in the photo well, but leaves are randomly stamped in Taken With Teal ink on the bottom section of the box. Recipe: Stamps: Autumn Splendor Ink: Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Taken With Teal Paper: Autumn Meadows DSP, Taken With Teal, More Mustard Accessories:Champagne Mist shimmer paint, grosgrain ribbon, large eyelets, scallop border punch, dimensionals, sponge, thin magnet or velcro for closure

About Me

I was introduced to Stampin' Up when invited to a home party that I "thought" wasn't my thing. Imagine my surprise when I fell totally head over heals in love! Now my family swears if they stand still too long I WILL cover them in paper.